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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Upward, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Upward, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Upward, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Upward incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Upward memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Upward, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville
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77 Floor plans available
8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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27 reviews
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There simply are no words that are adequate to give Carolina Reserve at Hendersonville enough credit for all they have done for our mother in her last years. The staff has been so patient, kind and lovely to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Why opt for nursing home care when your needs can be met at our beautiful assisted living community in Western North Carolina? At Carolina Reserve, we accept a higher level of care than most realize – and our residents age in place without the need to move to a skilled nursing facility in the...
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8.4
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45 reviews
8.4
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45 reviews
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Staff is very kind however weekends tends to be understaffed. Any concerns I've had are addressed easily. Rooms are nice and food is plentiful. Staff seems to know residents and treat them with respect.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, in the footprint of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Terrabella Hendersonville offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment near beautiful views, historic sites, shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy our assisted living...
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77 Floor plans available
8.6
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126 reviews
8.6
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126 reviews
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All of the living units are in one story, detached homes. There are no high-rise apartments. The feeling is that of a little village rather than a big facility. The activities are impressive, despite having...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the #1 retirement living community in Hendersonville. Our senior living community offers a full spectrum of independent living and memory care services administered by a specifically trained, caring...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The care that mom receives here is really great. The aides have been just wonderful with me and mom. The food can use some improvement. I think that it just might be because they don't use as fresh of...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brookdale Heritage Circle is a dedicated memory care community in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Hendersonville, within easy reach of premium shopping, dining and quality health care, is an exceptional place to spend retirement. Hendersonville is warm and welcoming, with convenient access to the...
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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
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Cost of memory care in Upward, NC

The average cost of senior living in Upward is $5,015 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rosman, NC with an average of $4,349 per month.

Memory care costs in Upward, NC, vs. nearby cities

Upward, NC
$5,015/mo
$4,935/mo

Memory care costs in Upward, NC, vs. state and national averages

Upward, NC
$5,015/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

Memory care costs in Upward, NC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,015/mo

Memory care costs in Upward, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,546/mo
Studio
$5,769/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,493/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Upward vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Upward, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpward, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,015/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,393/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,259/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Upward, NC:$5,015/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Upward, NC:$4,393/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Upward, NC:$3,259/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Upward, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Upward and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Upward, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Upward, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Upward have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Upward, NC$6,049/mo$6,138/mo-1.5%
North Carolina$6,450/mo$6,103/mo+5.7%
National$6,308/mo$5,984/mo+5.4%
Upward, NC
2024 average cost:$6,049/mo
2023 average cost:$6,138/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,450/mo
2023 average cost:$6,103/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,308/mo
2023 average cost:$5,984/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Upward

Recent reviews for memory care in Upward

Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville

5.0
The care and attention to detail is what sets this company apart. They truly strive to make the client and their family happy; which is extremely difficult in this time. Any questions I have are promptly answered and I have never had a problem regarding any issue!

Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC

3.6
I would definitely recommend Heritage Hills Pacifica. I believe they have good care. I wish there was more communication with the family rather than me having to ask. I wish I would have follow up on the hydration protocol and when she had lab work.

Arbor Terrace of Asheville

5.0
We've been so pleased with Arbor Terrace. Mom is thriving in memory care there. Highly recommend! We picked this community because the facility was beautifully decorated and appointed, and we were very impressed with the staff. There is a large , well landscaped outdoor garden which was ...
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Upward review score based on 25 family reviews

8.5
Review score6 facilities25 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 6 Upward memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Upward review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Upward review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Upward, NC6 facilities
8.5
Flat Rock, NC6 facilities
8.4
Hendersonville, NC8 facilities

Review subcategories for Upward memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 25 reviews of 6 Upward memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Upward resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Upward, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.3
Care services
2.8
3.9
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
2.7
3.8
Activities
2.4
3.7
Value for cost*
2.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Upward memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upward memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upward, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Upward memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Upward that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Upward, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Upward memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Upward Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upward, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upward memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Upward partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upward, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Upward memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Upward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upward, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Upward memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Upward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upward, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Upward

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Upward protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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